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Men On Apps Don’t Ask Questions (Because We All Need Help to Be Vulnerable)
Men On Apps Don’t Ask Questions (Because We All Need Help to Be Vulnerable)

Skip the Small Talk’s own Ashley Kirsner sat down with Love Letters podcast to discuss the important of structure and support to make vulnerability possible.

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Blog, Make Friends as an Adult, Social ConnectionErin Penprasemeet new people, make friends as an adult, meet people in your 20s, meet people in your 30s, how to make friends, meet people without bars, social events for meeting people, structured social events, conversation events Comment
Why It’s So Hard to Turn Acquaintances Into Actual Friends (and What Helps)
Why It’s So Hard to Turn Acquaintances Into Actual Friends (and What Helps)

the little things in life - and our own tendency to hang back - can make it hard to turn our acquaintances into real friends. but just like growing orchids, we can take the right tools and right conditions, and grow something beautiful.

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Blog, Make Friends as an Adult, Social ConnectionErin Penprasemeet new people, make friends as an adult, meet people in your 20s, meet people in your 30s, how to make friends, meet people without bars, social events for meeting people, structured social events, conversation eventsComment
How to Go to Social Events Alone (Without Feeling Awkward)
How to Go to Social Events Alone (Without Feeling Awkward)

our sense of awkwardness can hold us back from going out to social events on our own. Here are some strategies to try to get yourself out the door

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Blog, Make Friends as an Adult, Social ConnectionErin Penprasemeet new people, make friends as an adult, meet people in your 20s, meet people in your 30s, how to make friends, meet people without bars, social events for meeting people, structured social events, conversation eventsComment
Where to Meet New People in Your 20s and 30s (That Aren’t Just Bars)
Where to Meet New People in Your 20s and 30s (That Aren’t Just Bars)

It’s surprisingly hard to meet people in your 20s and 30s—especially if bars aren’t your thing. Here are some options that make it a lot easier.

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Blog, Make Friends as an Adult, Social ConnectionDavid Zoumeet new people, make friends as an adult, meet people in your 20s, meet people in your 30s, how to make friends, meet people without bars, social events for meeting people, structured social events, conversation eventsComment
Talking to Strangers: The Science of Why It’s Less Awkward Than You Think
Talking to Strangers: The Science of Why It’s Less Awkward Than You Think

Talking to strangers often feels awkward or risky — but research tells a different story. In my conversation with social psychologist Dr. Gillian Sandstrom, we explore rejection, the liking gap, and why we consistently underestimate the benefits of talking to strangers.

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Social ConnectionAshley Kirsnertalking to strangers, conversation skills, fear of rejection, liking gap, making friends, social connection, social anxiety reductionComment